The vast majority of Americans overwhelmingly support development and funding of solar energy, according to a new national poll.
The survey found that 94% of Americans think it is important for
the U.S. to develop and use solar energy. This remains unchanged since
Americans were asked the same questions in August 2009 (92%) and
June 2008 (94%).
Support is consistent across political party
affiliation, according to independent polling firm Kelton Research, which conducted the 2010 Schott Solar Barometer survey.
Four out of five (80%) feel that Congress should reallocate federal subsidies away from fossil fuel towards renewable energy industries.
Nearly half (49%) of respondents, who are currently considering solar power options for their home or business, plan to decide in less than one year.
"For the third consecutive year, the Schott Solar Barometer highlights American’s wide and growing support for solar energy," said Dr. Gerald Fine, President and CEO of Schott North America. "We’re dedicated to delivering clean reliable energy and have created hundreds of green jobs manufacturing solar products here in the U.S. These findings show that the vast majority of Americans share our goal of promoting and growing the new green industry in the U.S."
"According to this poll, solar energy is more popular than puppy dogs or ice cream. It’s time for policymakers to listen to their constituents and enact measures to rapidly increase our use of solar," said Rhone Resch, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
Full survey results and methodology is available at the link below.
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